Founding
Rome was named after Romulus, who founded it Palatine hill. However, this twin brother of his wanted it to be made on Aventine hill, ultimately leading to his death.
Who is Remus?
This is the Roman god of wine and festivities.
Who is Bacchus?
When a Roman turned 16, they were able to wear an adult version of this clothing.
What is a Toga (toga virilis)?
This month was named after the emperor born on the fifth month of the year, originally named "Quintilis".
Latin is the origin of many languages, collectively called this name.
What are the Romance Languages?
These two fiends of Octavius fought against him, ultimately leading to their downfall, but also to the rise of the Roman Empire.
Who were Marc Antony and Cleopatra?
This Roman party was the biggest of the year, taking place in December, with festivities such as gift-giving and overturning social norms.
What is Saturnalia?
The Romans were the first to do this common practice on a birthday.
What is gift-giving?
Romans wore these on their heads to symbolize the festive mood.
What are laurel leaves (or laurels)?
This wolf is the one who raised the twins who ended up founding Rome.
Who is Lupa?
This king was the last king of Rome before the founding of the Roman Republic.
Who is Tarquinius Superbus (or "Tarquin the Proud)?
These performers, often entertaining crowds in arenas, could be hired for private parties as well, though they were expensive.
What were gladiators?
The Romans used round cakes to celebrate birthdays. However, this practice originated with the Greeks, where they made cakes the shape of this object in order to honor the goddess Artemis.
What is the moon (or moon-shaped)?
On April 21st of this year, Rome was founded.
What is 753 BCE?
Romans believed in the importance of this substance so much that we get the word used to describe the way someone is paid from it.
What is salt?
The amount seen of this bird was used as a augury of where Rome should be founded- Remus saw 6, Romulus saw 12.
What is a vulture?
Though the Romans didn't have honey, they used this instead to sweeten their meals.
This emperor's birthday, which took place on September 23rd, became the first living person who had a festival day on the Roman's sacred calendar.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
On birthdays, Romans gave coins to these household gods.
What are Lares?
The tradition of candles in Ancient Rome could've come from the sacred fire dedicated to the goddess of the Hearth.
Who is Vesta (or Greek Hestia?
This emperor, while not technically Roman, founded the Holy Roman Empire when he was crowned by Pope Leo III in 800 AD.
Who was Charlemagne (or Charles the Great)?
Though the Romans didn't have a normal seating table for dinners, this formal dining room featured couches used to recline whilst eating.
What is the triclinium?
In Rome, your "genius" wasn't how smart you were. Instead, it was the name for this spirit that was born on the same day as you.
What is a guardian angel (or spirit guide)?
The first month of the year was named after this god due to his two faces, symbolizing looking back into the old year and forward into the new one.
Who is Janus?
The tradition of these bundles featuring an axe came from the Etruscans, but came to symbolize the power and authority of Romans.
What is the fasces?